1. WHY DO YOU BELIEVE IT?
Figuring out what are reliable information sources
CAP-C Information Evaluation

2. Where did it come from? Library book Library magazine
Library databases (can include reference, books, magazines, news, etc)
Textbook
Internet

3. What type of Content? Is the reading level good for you?
Is there enough information for your research needs?
Does the information fit with what I already know?

4. Who is the Author? Look for an author’s name
Look for credentials – proof that they know what they are talking about
Look for contact information
Who published it?
Government
University
Corporation
Organization

5. Why was it written? To provide facts/information? To sell a product?
To convince you about an idea?
*****check for words that indicate bias or opinion*****

6. When was it written? Some topics need up to date information
For other topics, the date is less important – look for it anyways

7. Click on Stetson Click on Researcher BOOKMARK IT!
Click on Stetson
Click on Researcher
BOOKMARK IT!

8. Databases and Passwords
Power Library – no password required
Britannica – wcasd and 19380
Gale – password only – falcon
Everything Else: GAStetson and falcon